Well if you go the Eclipse route...go with a GSX so you can have the added power of the turbo. Mustang....i dont know about where you live, but here we are way overpopulated with them, and thats not good in my book. I like stanging out. The SS Camaro would be kool too.

I would go for any of those cars other than the Eclipse. Other than the GT model or GTS, it is really slow. Camaro, Mustang, and Acura RSX will beat any 4 cylinder Eclipse. Also, the eclipse is exactly the same as the new coupe that Dodge has that is based on the Stratus sedan (forgot the name of the coupe). Not kidding, look at the inside of both. Also, Mitsubishi's are NOT reliable. Had a friend that owns a 2001 Eclpise GS, overheated 3 times. Trust me, you would be much better off with a Camaro, Mustang, or RSX. Another suggestion.... the Toyota Celica.